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Michael E. Gates

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael E. Gates Jr., a 38-year-old Canton, OH resident, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2021. Gates was fatally shot outside his apartment in the 300 block of Ninth Street NE. The incident occurred during a gun sale that turned deadly. Gates' death was ruled a homicide, and the investigation quickly led to the arrest of Zachary Becker, a 31-year-old man from Doylestown, OH.

Becker was charged with murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and two firearm specifications. Acc ...Read More
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  • Canton Repository: Federal agents arrest suspect in fatal Canton shooting
  • Canton Repository: One dead on Canton's NE side, Canton police investigating as homicide
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    Victim Details

    Michael E. Gates

    Male

    Black / African American

    Canton

    OH

    2021-05-20

    38

    Michael

    E. Gates

    11/05/2025

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